Surface area 30 ha. + négoce
Natural since 2011

About the winemaker
Els Vinyerons was founded by Catalan natives Amós Bañeres and Alex Ruiz Masachs. Amós, once a pharmacist in Barcelona, and Alex, a winemaker at a leading Cava house, discovered a shared devotion to their local wine culture that brought them together. Their mission was clear from the very beginning: to craft the kind of wines they themselves craved wines that speak of the land, with as little human intervention as possible. Their journey as a duo is rooted in a deep respect for tradition paired with a keen sense for authenticity, making them standout figures among low-intervention producers and artisan winemakers in Catalonia.

About the vineyard
Amós and Alex spent years searching for vineyards capable of nurturing native grape varieties into genuinely pure wines. Their efforts eventually led them to distinct plots spread over several areas of the Penedès: Villa Franca del Penedès, La Munia, Font Rubí, Pacs, and Sant Martí Sarroca. Each site offers its own unique combination of soil types, orientation, planting density, and pruning approaches, giving their wines characteristic nuances from each terroir. Dedicated to sustainable viticulture, the pair farm their organic vineyards with absolute commitment to biodiversity and environmental stewardship never using chemicals, and always following both organic principles and their own convictions about what’s best for the land and its ecosystem.

About the wines
In the cellar, Amós and Alex let nature take the lead. Fermentation is spontaneous, relying solely on wild yeasts; the wines ferment and age in stainless steel, with no use of chemicals, and every effort is made to keep intervention to a bare minimum. This allows the grape varieties, the vintage, and each vineyard to express themselves with true clarity. Both are passionate about Xarel·lo, Catalonia’s signature grape, best known for its role in Cava production. At Els Vinyerons, Xarel·lo’s enormous potential is on show, both in their still and sparkling wines. You sense Amós’ pharmacist’s precision and Alex’s deep experience among larger Cava houses in every bottle. Their wines stand out for their vibrant acidity, drinkability, and focus they have a certain tightness without feeling austere, inviting you back for more. Add to this their almost unbeatable value and reliable production, and Els Vinyerons ensures year-round availability. Amós and Alex have created an inspiring project, making natural wine from a small-scale, family-run vineyard more accessible to a wider audience a noble aim, and a delicious one at that!

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